The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-15
SoIomonvilIe Siftings.

Our farmers commenced mar vesting Monday last. Three head CTS are at work, and, although the crop is above the average they will make short work of it.
 The supply of water continues undiminished, the ditches running full, which ensures a good corn and bean crop.
 The County board of Examiners met on the 9th to examine candi- dates for the position of teacher. The following parties secured second grade certificates: Messrs. 0. J. Madden of Grant, Seth c. Jones of Thatcher, G. W. Nash of Duncan, John r. Nash of Solo monville.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lambert Frye have taken up their residence in town. Mir. Frye has been rendered the position as bar-keeper at the Sol omonville saloon and will prob ably accept.
 MT. G. B. Mccarthy, the well known Gila river architect, will take his departure Tuesday next for San Diego, California. It is with feelings of regret that We part with Me, but it is a consola- ton to know that the carpenter work of the town will undoubtedly improve.
 J. H Vaughn, formerly of your section, has been seriously i'll with lung fever for the past week but is now improving under the skill ful treatment of Dr. Mack.
 Mrs. P. J. Bolan has arranged to have counters and shelving placed ill her store building and 1t is reported that by the 1st prox. new store, carrying full line of supplies for ranchmen and stock men, will be started.
 Mir. John Nash has disposed of his ranch to Mir. Frank Dysart at a very fair consideration. The value of ranch property in this valley is decidedly on the increase.
 Work on the church has been suspended owing to harvesting. but will be resumed as soon as possible, as it is the intention of our citizens to have a place of worship.
 Fruit is ripening very fast and judging from the condition of the trees there will be an abundance of it.
 The Hon D. H. Ming paid the county seat q business visit last week. Dan'l does not look as if he worried much over the many troubles he is having with inter ested parties in administering on the estate of J. B. Collins. He feels that the next term of court will set matters straight, resulting in great benefit to the creditors of the estate.
 The new blacksmith shop erect ed by I. l.. Solomon, is a credit to the burg and has been opened for business. I. E. is catching the progressive fever and is talk ing of several beneficial improv- ments, among which is an artesi2n well.
 Messrs. Bolan, Stevens and Fom- eroy are expected to return this week. The two former have been visiting Prescott and the latter Fl Paso.
 The funds of the different school were increased last week, Sl, 400 having been apportioned amongst them, S1,000 of this maount was received from poll taxes, collected during May.
 Deputy Sheriff Smith returned from Clifton Saturday. He must have met his affinity up there, as nothing at present seems to suit him here, and judging from his talk he is looking anxiously for ward for the opportunity which will enable him to visit your sec tion again.
 The marriage which has been on the tapis here for some time is about to be consumated. The ! arrangements are being made and the event set for July 4th. Particulars will be furnished i you. CELIA.
 Solomonvllle, June 18th 1887.
 Rumors have been current in Clifton during the past two days | of the killing of q man called Big ]